NOTE: If your phone runs low on battery and you don’t have quick access to a wall socket or battery bank, you can conserve battery life until the next recharge by temporarily switching to 2G network.

Launch “Settings”

Tap “More” under “Wireless & Networks”

Tap “Mobile networks” > “Preferred network type”

Enable “2G”

Minimize Third Party App Usage:

NOTE: Certain third party apps perform regular background processes which can potentially affect battery life when not actively in use. By turning Off or removing unused third party apps from the phone, you might improve battery life in the long run.

Launch “Settings” and scroll to “Device”

Tap “Apps” and ensure “All Apps” is selected in the drop-down menu

Tap the desired application

To disable the app, tap “Force stop” / “Disable”

To remove an app, tap “Uninstall”

NOTE: You can also remove an app by dragging the app’s shortcut from the apps drawer and dropping it over the “Uninstall” section at the top.

Change Sync Settings:

NOTE: By changing your accounts’ sync settings to reduce sync, you can improve battery life in the long run.

Open the apps drawer

Launch “Settings”

Scroll to “Personal” and tap “Accounts”

Select an account

Disable the desired sync options

Lower the Screen Brightness and Timeout Duration:

Swipe the “Status” bar down on the home screen using two fingers

Drag the brightness slider towards the left side of the screen

Next, open “Settings”

Scroll to “Device” and tap “Display”

Optionally, turn “Adaptive brightness” On or Off

For timeout options, tap “Sleep” and select a lower timeout value

Keep the OS Updated:

NOTE: OS updates can include battery life improvements, so it’s recommended to keep the OS up to date at all times. To check for updates:

Launch “Settings”

Scroll to and tap “About phone”

Go to “System updates”

Check if new updates are available. If applicable, follow the on-screen prompts to download and apply available update(s). NOTE: the update process will require at least one reboot